Crime & Safety

Police Seek Armed Bank Robber in South Jersey

A man robbed a Wells Fargo Bank with a handgun around 11:30 a.m. Monday.

The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Brooklawn Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who robbed a bank on Monday.

A man armed with a handgun walked into the Wells Fargo Bank at 700 Crescent Boulevard (Route 130) in Brooklawn at approximately 11:30 a.m. and demanded money from a teller.

After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, he fled on foot, police said. No one was injured in the incident.

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He is described as a bearded white man in his late 30s or early 40s. He is believed to stand between 5’7’’ and 5’10.” He was wearing sunglasses, a gray hooded sweatshirt, black gloves and dark pants.

Surveillance images from the scene are attached to this post.

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He should be considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public should not attempt to apprehend this man, but should call 911 immediately if they encounter him.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Matthew Barber at (856) 225-5166 or Brooklawn Police Detective John Stires at (856) 456-0750, ext. 172.

Information may also be emailed to ccpotips@ccprosecutor.org.

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